National Criminal Jusitce 208756. Bureau of Justice Statistics Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics, 2003. 31th annual edition. Edited by Kathleen Maguire and Ann L. Pastore, et al. Brings together in a single volume nationwide data of interest to the criminal justice community. Compiles information from a variety of sources and makes it accessible to a wide audience.

Brings together in a single volume nationwide data of interest to the criminal justice community. Compiles information from a variety of sources & makes it accessible to a wide audience. Nearly all the data presented are nationwide in scope &, where possible, they are displayed by regions, States, & cities to increase their value for local decisionmakers & for comparative analysis. Chapters: characteristics of the criminal justice systems; public attitudes toward crime & criminal justice-related topics; nature & distribution of known offenses; characteristics & distribution of persons arrested; judicial processing of defendants; & persons under correctional supervision. Numerous charts & tables.

This annual Sourcebook brings together data of interest to the criminal justice community. A compilation of information from a variety of sources. The book has six sections: 1. Characteristics of the Criminal Justice System, 2. Public Attitude Toward Crime & Criminal Justice-related Topics, 3. Nature & Distribution of Known Offenses, 4. Characteristics & Distribution of Persons Arrested, 5. Judicial Processing of Defendants, 6. Persons Under Correctional Supervision. Over 400 charts & Tables.

This annual Sourcebook brings together data of interest to the criminal justice community. A compilation of information from a variety of sources. The book has six sections: 1. Characteristics of the Criminal Justice System, 2. Public Attitude Toward Crime and Criminal Justice Related Topics, 3. Nature and Distribution of Known Offenses, 4. Characteristics and Distribution of Persons Arrested, 5. Judicial Processing of Defendants, 6. Persons Under Correctional Supervision.

National statistical information on crime and criminal justice in the U.S. has been brought together for this reference. Information is presented by regions, states, and cities, and illustrates the broad range of issues concerning the U.S. criminal justice system. Tables and figures provide statistics and text on topics such as prison populations, characteristics and sentences of inmates, public attitudes toward crime, the various types of criminal justice agencies and employees, workload of agency personnel, and more. Explanatory appendices, annotated sources, and a list of publishers complete the detailed overview.